The duties listed below are not inclusive but
characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this class.
Individual positions may perform all or some combination of the duties listed
below as well as other related duties.

Daily
Care and Observation. Typical
Tasks: Feed, water, and exercise large and/or small animals. Prepare and
administer special diets for patients according to instructions. Observe
and record any abnormalities of patients (pre- and post-surgery) and alert
supervisor. Administer oral medication as directed by veterinary clinician.
Administration of medications to University-owned animals may be required
after appropriate veterinary instruction.

Animal
Restraint. Typical Tasks: Handle
large animals in confined spaces to allow veterinary clinician and
veterinary students to perform examinations. Table large animal for
examination or surgery and restrain animals for treatment and minor
surgeries performed in stall.
Handle and restrain small animals during veterinary procedures
(e.g. venipuncture, catheter placement, examination). Assist owners in
loading and unloading animals entering and leaving facility. Transport
deceased animals to necropsy room.

Employees in this class have regular contact with
veterinary students, technicians and with clinicians when assisting them with
the care of animals Employees in this class have regular contact with student
workers to direct them in their cleaning duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Employees in this class receive general supervision
from a supervisor who gives work assignment by observation for timely
completion and adherence to established animal caretaking procedures. Employees
in this class follow veterinary teaching hospital policy and procedure manuals and
State and Federal rules and regulations to aid in the correct and humane care
of animals. OSHA standards insure overall hospital safety, assuring proper
bio-hazard materials storage and disposal procedures are followed.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Positions in this class are in a veterinary teaching
hospital and require the willingness to work in the environment associated with
the position's location and purpose which includes working with large and/or
small animals. They require the willingness to maintain conduct and respect
consistent with veterinary teaching hospital policies and standards in the care
and treatment of animals. Exposure to noxious odors, infectious diseases,
chemicals, gas anesthetics, radiation, loud noises, and machinery is likely.
Working with and around animals has certain inherent risks; animal handling and
restraint can lead to injury. Positions require the ability to stand and work
for extended periods on a concrete floor or uneven surfaces and may require the
ability to lift up to 100 pounds to load and unload hay bales for large animals
and up to 40 pounds to move bags of feed for smaller animals. This position may
have access to controlled drugs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience caring for, restraining, and
handling animals which demonstrates knowledge of:

equipment and
machinery used in the care of animals and cleaning of stalls and/or cages.

Finalists for this position
will be required to complete a criminal background history and motor vehicle
background criteria form. Offers of employment are contingent upon a
satisfactory background check. This position may require a valid driver
license.